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Why Guardians DFA'd Gabriel Arias for top shortstop prospect
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The Cleveland Guardians designated shortstop Gabriel Arias for assignment on Wednesday, making a roster shift in their infield. The move clears space for Angel Genao, Cleveland’s No. 2 prospect on MLB Pipeline and a player promoted from Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus. In 413 plate appearances this season, the 22-year-old is hitting .299/.400/.458. Genao, a switch-hitter signed from the Dominican Republic in 2021, has 11 home runs. Arias leaves with a .635 career OPS and a 34.3% strikeout rate, plus a low 6.5% walk rate. Cleveland ranks 28th in MLB offense with 109 runs scored this year.
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